KATHMANDU TO LHASA - 7 DAYS

Accommodation: Hotels 

Day 1: Arrive Kathmandu and transfer to Hotel. 

Day 2: Full day guided sightseeing inside Kathmandu to the major sites:-

Swayambhunath: One of world’s most glorious, ancient, enigmatic and the holiest of Buddhist Chaityas and dates back more than 2000 years. Situated on a hillock Swayambhunath, literally “the Self-Created or Existent”, is a mosaic of small stupas and pagoda temple contributed to over time by a succession of kings and noblemen. The main structure is made of a solid hemisphere of brick and clay supporting a lofty conical spire capped by a pinnacle of copper gilt. Painted on the four sides on the base of the spire are the “All Seeing Eyes” of Lord Buddha. 

Boudhanath : This colossal and ancient Stupa, one of Nepal’s most unique monuments and said to be the world biggest, attracts Nepalese pilgrims of Tibetan stock from as far as Dolpo and Mugu as well as Tibet, Ladhak in India and Bhutan. Boudhanath Stupa with all seeing eyes of primordial Adi Buddha on all the four sides of the stupa is said to hold the remains of Kasyapa - the Buddha of the previous time.The Stupa, 100 meters in diameter,  built on an octagonal base inset with prayer wheels by the Lichchivi King Mana Deva in the fifth century rises to 36 meters above the base including the spire, “all seeing eyes” and the pinnacle represent the stages of enlightenment, symbol of royalty, compassion, knowing and nirvana. There are many myths about the origins of the stupa.

Guheshwari: The short drive from Bouddha will take you to this place where it is said that the consort of Siva, immolated herself due to her father’s insult, Siva stricken with grief, wandered the skies with her corpse as pieces of her body fell to earth thus creating 51 sacred sites. Her private parts fell here thus the name “Guheshwari”.

Pashupatinath: Just a small walk takes you to the temple of Lord Siva-Pasupatinath. With its two tiered golden roof and silver doors it is famous for its superb Newari architecture situated near the banks of sacred Bagmati River. Entrance to the temple precinct is permitted to the “Hindus Only”, however visitors can clearly see the temple from the eastern bank of the Bagmati River. Pashupati, literally, “Lord of the Animals” is the patron deity of Nepal and believed to have been unearthed by an obscure herdsman while one of his cattle was showering the earth with milk. Across the sacred river, above the array of decorated monuments is the “Slasmantak or Mrigasthali Ban (forest)” where legends have it that Lord Siva dwelled in a form of an antelope to evade the hordes of demigod

Tibet Part
Day 3: Flight Kathmandu to Lhasa

Day 4: Sightseeing in Lhasa. We will visit Lhasa's many monasteries and sites, such as the Sera Monastery, and the Norbulingka, the summer palace of the Dalai Lama. Overnight Hotel.

Day 5: Sightseeing in Lhasa. Overnight Hotel. Today we will visit the famous Potala Palace, as well as the Drepung Monastery founded in the 14th century, and once the largest in the world, with a population of around 10,000 monks.
 

Cost: Prices are quoted in USD per person sharing and are subject to change until paid in full

 Per person for 4 - 5 people:  $1 331.00

Single Supplement                $   270.00

Extra: $60 per person for US Nationals for increased visa fee.

 Services Included:

01. All ground transfers by private vehicle.

02. Five star Hotel De L' Annapurna in Kathmandu (including breakfast).

03. Guided sightseeing in Kathmandu (including all entrance fees).

04. Tibet Travel Permit and Tibet visa fee

05. Airfare: Kathmandu – Lhasa – Kathmandu.

06. Tibet Tour arrangement.

07. Transportation in Tibet private land cruiser

08. Hotel in Tibet (including breakfast).

09. Guide and staff as necessary for the tour.

Services Excluded:

01. International airfares and airport Taxes.

02. Re-entry Visa Fee to Nepal.

03. Meals (Lunch & Dinner) while staying in Hotel (only Breakfast is included).

04. Expenses of personal nature such as Bar Bill, Laundry, Telephone, and etc.

05. Personal Medical & Travel Insurance.

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